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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.88, 348.84 and 150.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.88, 348.84 and 150.39 is: 225.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.88 : 348.84 = 150.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.88/348.84 = 150.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.88x = 348.84 × 150.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.88x = 52,462.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,462.05/232.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.28

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